SB Nation Minnesota - Northwestern Vs. Minnesota: Golden Gophers Beat Wildcats 75-52 For Third Straight Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48959/mn-fave.png2012-01-22T17:14:15-06:00http://minnesota.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24899542012-01-22T17:14:15-06:002012-01-22T17:14:15-06:00Northwestern Vs. Minnesota Final Score: Golden Gophers Roll To Third Straight Win, 75-52
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/minnesota-golden-gophers">Minnesota Golden Gophers</a> remained on a roll Sunday evening, beating the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/northwestern-wildcats">Northwestern Wildcats</a> 75-52 to win their third-straight Big Ten game while making their way toward the middle of the pack in the conference.</p>
<p>The Gophers set the tone early ambushing the Wildcats with an 11-0 start and never looked back, leading by 16 points at the half and then extending that lead to the final 23-point margin in impressive fashion. Coach Tubby Smith had his team executing well on offense, working the ball for good shots without relying on the three-point shot.</p>
<p>All five starters scored in double figures for Minnesota with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145700/joe-coleman">Joe Coleman</a> leading the way with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Fellow guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52651/julian-welch">Julian Welch</a> made 7 of 8 shots to score 14 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</p>
<p>Northwestern struggled to shooting most of the game as they turned to the three-point line while playing from behind. As a team, the Wildcats shot 32.7% from the field and made just 8 of 26 (31%) three-point attempts. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52360/john-shurna">John Shurna</a> led Northwestern with 21 points, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99911/alex-marcotullio">Alex Marcotullio</a> added 11 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.</p>
<p>Minnesota will put their win streak to the test on Wednesday when they hit the road to play the Michigan State Spartans in the hostile Breslin Center.</p>
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https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-golden-gophers/2012/1/22/2726089/northwestern-wildcats-vs-minnesota-golden-gophers-final-score-big-ten-2010Tom Lewis2012-01-22T16:04:50-06:002012-01-22T16:04:50-06:00Northwestern Vs. Minnesota Score Update: Golden Gophers Start Strong, Take 41-24 Lead To Halftime
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/minnesota-golden-gophers">Minnesota Golden Gophers</a> were ready to play from the opening tip as they opened the game with an 11-0 run against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/northwestern-wildcats">Northwestern Wildcats</a>. The Gophers maintained the advantage throughout the first half before taking a 41-24 lead to the break.</p>
<p>Minnesota held Northwestern scoreless for more than seven minutes to open the game until David Curletti finally broke through with a layup to get the Wildcats on the board. Through a combination of good defense and poor execution, the Wildcats flat out struggled to put the ball in the basket before starting to find the range just before the half, but still just making 9 of 30 shots.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52360/john-shurna">John Shurna</a> leads the Wildcats with 8 points and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99911/alex-marcotullio">Alex Marcotullio</a> made a pair of three-pointers off the bench to add 6 points.</p>
<p>Meanwhile the Gophers are sharing the ball and the scoring load, with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52352/ralph-sampson-iii">Ralph Sampson III</a> going to work inside early for 8 points and 4 rebounds. Gaurd Joe Coleman added 8 points, as well with forward Rodney Williams leading the way with 9 points. The Gophers also have 8 steals which helped fueled the fast start.</p>
https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-golden-gophers/2012/1/22/2725920/northwestern-vs-minnesota-score-update-golden-gophers-start-strongTom Lewis2012-01-22T09:43:52-06:002012-01-22T09:43:52-06:00Northwestern Vs. Minnesota: Golden Gophers Return Home Looking To Extend Winning Streak
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<p>Minnesota tries to win their third straight Big Ten game against Northwestern.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/minnesota-golden-gophers">Minnesota Golden Gophers</a> (14-5, 2-4) return home to Williams Arena on Sunday afternoon to take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/northwestern-wildcats">Northwestern Wildcats</a> (12-6, 2-4).</p>
<p>Both teams enter the game at 2-4 in Big Ten play but appear to be moving in opposite directions of late. Northwestern has dropped three of its last four games although upon closer inspection that four-game stretch includes close losses to Big Ten contenders Illinois and Michigan with the sole win coming against Michigan State.</p>
<p>But a 20-point loss at Wisconsin in their last outing has Northwestern arriving in Minnesota looking to turn things around. Minnesota will have to keep tabs on <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52360/john-shurna">John Shurna</a> who leads the Wilcats with 19.1 points per game and can hurt you from inside or out.</p>
<p>The Golden Gophers should be feeling pretty good as they return home after winning their last two Big Ten games on the road at Indiana and at Penn State. Minnesota seems to have adjusted to losing leading scorer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/26076/trevor-mbakwe">Trevor Mbakwe</a> as different players have stepped up at different times to make plays, led by Rodney Williams and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52651/julian-welch">Julian Welch</a>.</p>
<p>The game is scheduled to tip at 3:00 p.m. CT and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.</p>
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https://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-golden-gophers/2012/1/22/2725155/northwestern-vs-minnesota-golden-gophers-return-home-looking-toTom Lewis